‘You Got This’ Campaign Encourages Women Pursuing Careers in Trades
/in front, news/by CANSWomen Building Futures (WBF) wants females to consider careers in the trades and it’s helping by training and matching them with jobs in the field. “We’ve got a lot of work to do,” said Jacqueline Andersen, the director of stakeholder relations with the non-profit society. “Women are between four and six per cent of the […]
Focus on CSR: Practical Advice for Sole Operators
/in front, news/by CANSEven for a sole operator, there are many things you can do to start your CSR journey: Make and communicate a CSR commitment statement Volunteer in your community Make donations Mentor a young person Hire summer students or apprentices Buy green and local products Buy only as much as you need Share equipment with others […]
Industry Gaps addressed during the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships conference panel
/in front, news/by CANSThe diversity gap, the challenge of training job-ready graduates and the need for more innovation in the infrastructure industry were three main topics discussed by panellists during the We Can Do Better: Staying on Top session at the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships conference in Toronto recently. Read more.
CANS has concerns regarding Builders’ Lien Act compliance
/in front, news/by CANSThe Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) is concerned that contractors and buyers of construction are still not compliant with the new regulations of the Builders’ Lien Act even though the province proclaimed all three industry-recommended amendments effective in June. Read more.